Commercial Finance Business Partner at Valeo Foods

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Decision-Making, Profitability Analysis, Revenue Management, Pricing, Margin Management, NPD Process Support, Demand Planning, Sales Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet Review, Trade Investment KPI Tracking, Stakeholder Influence, Financial Analytics, IT Literacy

Industry

Food Production

Description

Company Description At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation. Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week. As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK. Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands. Job Description We’re looking for a Commercial Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making across the business. Working closely with Sales, and wider operational teams, you’ll provide insight, challenge, and analysis to drive profitable growth. This role will move to a Leeds location within the next 6 months This is a highly visible role, suited to a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders and translating numbers into actionable insight. Commercial Support Specifics (amongst others) Revenue, pricing and margin management NPD process support: ensure the innovation processes are fully supported in terms of financial implications of proposals. Support to the demand planning team in testing demand plan assumptions and financialising the plans. Ad-hoc commercial support as requested by Head of commercial finance, senior finance business partners or Sales Director/NAMs Support the weekly sales process Review the forecast for to ensure accuracy and provide commentary and understanding on any variances. Support understanding and tracking of any opps and risks Ensure any gaps to budget/forecast are understood and use network across the business to work with Sales Team on recovery plan Work with the Sales Team on their budgets and long term plans to ensure alignment with the business’s strategic direction Financial Performance Reporting Review the month end performance and ensure reported numbers are accurate Provide insight and variance analysis on actual performance vs comparatives Support month end reporting to ensure accurate and timely information, and also ensuring product margin analysis and trade investment KPI’s are understood Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews with Sales to ensure no exposure with our accruals and no surprises at year end Qualifications Studying for ACCA or CIMA or fully qualified Excellent understanding of financial analytics and experience in presenting complex financial issues to nonfinancial executives Highly IT literate. Knowledge of ERP systems including planning components. Excellent report building skills. In particular, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Strong interpersonal skills, able to influence and persuade Ability to structure and manage day to day issues as well as some developmental projects Structured and systemised approach A commercial, focused and interrogative attitude. A keen eye for details and a willingness to be hands-on Additional Information What we offer you in return Matched pension scheme up to 10% Death in service Cycle to work scheme Retailer discount platform Staff discount And plenty more!

Responsibilities

This role involves supporting commercial decision-making by working closely with Sales and operational teams to provide insight, challenge, and analysis aimed at driving profitable growth. Key tasks include managing revenue, pricing, margin, supporting NPD and demand planning, reviewing sales forecasts, and assisting with budgeting and long-term planning.